This battle saw one general's planned offensive on the Memphis & Charleston Railroad causing him to not erect proper defenses. This led the opposing s
This battle saw one general's planned offensive on the Memphis & Charleston Railroad causing him to not erect proper defenses. This led the opposing side forces to march from Corinth towards an army that had recently taken Fort Donelson. Fought in 1862, the Confederate armies here attempted to drive the Union Army towards Owl Creek, but forces under Grant fell back towards an area that became known as the Hornet's Nest. Also known as the Battle of Pittsburgh Landing, this battle saw General Buell's troops arrive, leading to a Confederate Retreat days after Albert Sidney Johnston perished. For 10 points, identify this Civil War battle fought in Tennessee.
This battle saw one general's planned offensive on the Memphis & Charleston Railroad causing him to not erect proper defenses.
Battle of {Shiloh}